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Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-29
MEDIEVAL MATERIA MEDICA.
Ideas that Prevailed Where Doc.
tors were not Appreciated.

lNNVW iOih AA"So.l
A ring made of the hinge of coffin
was credited with the power of reliev-
ing cramps, which also received solace
when rusty old sword was hung up
by the patients bedside. Nails driven
into an oak tree were not a cure,
but a preventive against tooth
ache. A halter which had served
to hang a criminal withal whe4)
bound round the temples was found
an infallible cure for headache. A
dead mans hand could dispel tumors
of the glands by stroking the parts
nine times, but the hand OF man
who had been cut down from the
gallows tree was, we need not
say, a remedy infinitely more
efficacious. Some of these reme-
dies still exist among the super
'stitious poor of the provinces,
although the formula, of course, is
not now strictly adhered to, the game
being emphatically hardly worth the
candle. To cure warts, for instance,
the best thing was to steal a piece OF
beef from the butcher, with which
the warts were to be rubbed, after
WHICH IL was 10 DE Inferred, anu ds
the process of decomposition went on
the warts would wither and disappear;
The chips of a gallows on which
several persons had been hanged,
when worn in a bag round the neck,
was pronounced an infallible cure for
the ague. The nightmare, supposed,
of course, to be caused by supernatural
agency, was banished by means of a
stone with a hole in it being sus-
pended at the head OF the
sufferers bed. This last remedy
went by the name of hag stone,
because it prevented the witches,
who, of course, wrought the mis-
chief, from sitting ON the patients
stomach. The effect upon these mis-
chievous old crones was singularly
deterrent The poor old creatures,
who could not have sat on horse the
moment he began to walk, were cred
tied with riding these animals over
the moorland at headlong speed
in the dead of night, when better dis
posed and less frisky people were
wrapped in slumber. A hag stone
tied to the key of the stable door at
once put stop to these heathenlsh
vagaries.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-29
DAILY HERALD.
UMBRELLA HISTORY.
The First nglishman who Car
ried One of These.


ried One of These.
In Queen Anne's time it is men,
toned both by Swift and Gay as en-
ployed by women, but up to the mid
die of the eighteenth century it appears
never to have been used in England
by men, though Wolfe, the future con-
oueror of Quebec, wrote from Paris
in 1852 describing it as in general use
in that city, and wonder
ING that so convenient prac-
tice had not yet penetrated to
England. Hanway, the famous trav--
eler and philanthropist, who returned
to England in 1850, is said to have
been the first Englishman to carry an
umbrella; and Scotch footman
named John Mcdonald, who had
travelled with his master in France
and Spain, mentions in his curious
autobiography that he brought one to
London in 177S, and persisted in
carving it in wet weather, though a
jeering crowd followed him, cry
ing: "Frenchman, why don't you
get coach ?" in about three months,
he says, the annoyance almost ceased,
and gradually a few foreigners and
then some Englismen followed his
example. Defoe had described an
umbrella as one of the contrivances
of Robinson Crusoe, and umbrellas
were in consequence at one time
called Robinsons. They were long
looked on as sign of extreme
effemnity, and they multiplied very
slowly. DIR. Jamison, in 1872,
is said to have been
the first person who used one at Glas-
gov, and Southey's mother, who was
born in 1852, was accustomed to say
that she remembered the time when
any one would have been hooted who
carried one in the streets of Bristol.
A single coarse cotton one was often
kept in coffee-house to be lent out to
customers. or in private house to be
taken out with the carriage
and held over the heads OF
ladies as they got in or out;
but for many years those who used
umbrellas in the streets were exposed
to the insults Of the mob, and to the
persistent and very natural animosity
of the hackney-coachmen, who be-
spattered them with mud and lashed
them furiously with their whips. But
the manifest convenience of the new
fashion secured its ultimate triumph,
and before the close of the century
um brellas had passed into general
use.-[Leckey's History of England.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-29
MONEY MAD EEASY

DY BUYING THE FOLLOWING PROP
Derty: S6,50O Broom house and lot,
5Ox165, Hope street, near Seventh; ; So 800.
house and lot, Walnut avenue, near Main
street: 81, 900 to $500, five fine lots, Or
ange Heights; 20 let's, Victor Heights, from
81 200 to 81 800; Angelefo Heights lots,
from 81 800 to 81, 800: 10 acres on Jefferson
street, So 900 per acre: 2 lots, Woodwork
tract, $12 800; 2 lots, Childs tract, %4 600;
100 feet, corner Olive and Second streets,
with 18-room house, 10000; $1,000 each,
3 lots, Morris Vineyard tract; % acres in
Pasadena. ST. 200 per acre; $500 each, 2 lots
on Santa Fe avenue, near depot; 40 acres,
miles from Postofiice, 1915 per acre, plenty
of water; lots, Dunegan tract, for S4,50O;
$3.50 each, 6 lots near car line, East Los An
geles; 10 acres, in Lick tract, at a bargain;
As lots on Boyle Heights will be sold to-
gether at a bargain; lots in Los Angeles I'm
provement Company; $4,000, Groom house
and large lot, on Date street; 10 acres, Lick
tract; 12la acres, Glendale.
dR-Call and be convinced, at
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-29

DOnahue's Grocery House
Carries the finest stock in the city. No. 2O5
South Spring street.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-29
Given Away! Given Away!

Four $1,000 handsome residences to pur-
chas 5rs of lots in the Iona Vista tract (Boyle
Heights) on day of distribution. There are
Only 54 lots and 13 prizes Distribution will
he made by committee of purchasers as soon
as remainder of lots are sold. Call at once
on N. II. Fairbanks, room IL Los Angeles
National Bank building, or Staunton Il Mat
thews, 3 N. Main street, for maps, circulars
and Information.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-29
Bottled Lager Beer

of Philadelphia Brewery, unsurpassed in
flavor and purity, delivered to any part Of
the city at $1.2O per dozen, II bottles re-
turned. Leave orders at No. 40 n. Spring
street. or telephone No. 81, to Philadelphia
Brewery 23S Also street.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-29

Dots.
I.w. Davis. Prescription Druggist.
Tents at Foy's harness shop, 217 Los An
ueIes street.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-29
SUN Set.

The Sun Set Boulevard, from Los Angeles
to Santa Monica, reaches its summit at sun
Set. making fine driveway 100 feet wide,
lined with double rows of shade trees. Sale
OF town lots in Sun Set begins Monday morn
Ing August Is. Office, room 16, over Los
Angeles National Bank.
E. E. HALL, Secretary.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-29
To Investors.

II you want the best thing for the least
money, sure, safe and profitable, call and
examine the Barton Land and Water Com
pany's stock. This week will close the sale.
Apply to W. P. MCINTOSH,
122 North Spring street
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-29
CHEAPEST ON THE MARKET.

nASn-LoT ON COURT STREET, BE-
N4DU tween Belmont and Lake Shore
avenues.
S5OO-Lots in Cable Road Tract.
S5O0-Lots in South Il Porter Tract.
$55O-Lots on Tappan avenue.
$7OO-Iots in Williamson Tract.
S6OO-Lots in East Los Angeles on install
ments
$3.50 House and Lot in East Los Angeles.
$65O-Lot corner Bellevue and Tappan ave.
$65O-Iot in Brooklyn Heights.
$65O-Lots in Montana Tract.
$IO0O-A fine large Lot in Brooklyn
Heights
Si10O-Lots on Also ave-, Boyle Heights.
$1000-Lot on Temple street.
$1000-Lot on Buena Vista street.
$l000-Lot in Victor Heights.
$250-Lot on Adams street.
$1200-Lots on Water street, near Temple.
$1500-Lot on Temple street.
$15OO-Lot on Maple street.
$1600-Lots on Angeleno Heights.
$1600-House and lot close to business
center.
S2OOO-Lot in Bonnie Brae Track, Park
avenue.
$3OOO-Lot op Temple street, Park Tract.
$3000-Fine esidence. half block from
Downey avenue.
$3250-A beautiful Residence on Griffin
avenue, a lovely home.
$50 a foot on Downey avenue.
$50 foot on Third street.
$2000-Corner lot and two houses, john
son street, clean side.
$S5O-Lot corner Lemon and Pacific
Kiefer tract
$I25O-Lot in West Rosas Tract, near
Pearl.
$35OO-Lots on Washington street.
List your property with us and we will sell
it for you. EICHHORN BROS. & DITCH,
236 North Main street, Baker BLOCK.
ag121m
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-29

DIR. FREELAND, of the NJ. E. Church
saws that two bottles of Gilmore's Aromatic
Wine cured his wife of Nervous Debility
and SIee plessness. For sale by G. F. Heinze-
man, agent, Los Angeles.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-29
To Bakers, ConleCtlonerS, Hotels, Etc.

If you want any Baker, Pastry Cook OF
Confectioner, address the BAKERS UNION
No. As, Postoffice Box 1859, or call on JA-
COB REUSCH, 100 South Spring Street,
Rosters Bakery. -1S-1y
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-29
THE Los ANGELES
u nj " e L > l t V
Los ANGELES, CALIFORNIA.
WILLIAM SHELTON, d. D., L. L. D., Preside

This institution is consecrated 10 the work
of Christian education. Is provided wi
the best teachers in all departments, X
ceives pupils of both sexes, and supplies
them the attractions and the restraints
well ordered and happy home. Ira
them in all the useful and ornamen
studies of literature and science, music
art. Prepares them to become useful
accomplished gentlemen and ladies, tt
high positions in life The fall season ope
Sept. 14th.
For further information address the Presi-
dent of the University, or 5. |. Merrill, Sec
retary Board of Trustees, No. n. Spring
street, Los Angeles Cal.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-29
COMING SOUTH. GOING NORTH.

The steamers Santa Rosa and Queen OF Pa
cific leave San Pedro for San Diego on the
dates of their arrival from San Francisco
and on their trips between San Pedro and
San Francisco call at Santa Barbara and Port
ka and Los Angeles calf at ell way ports.
Cars to connect with steamers leave s. P.
r. r. depot, Los Angeles, as follows; With
Santa Rosa and Queen of Pacific at 9:40
o'clock N. With Los Angeles and Eureka,
going north, at A 80 O'Clock p. NJ.
E&s-For passage or freight as above or for
tickets to and from
All Important Points i'm Europe,
APPLY TO
Al. MCCLELLAN, AGENT.
Office No. 8 Commercial ST., Los Angeles.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-02-03
Lottie Lynn Concert.

The concert given Saturday evening
at Opera Hall for the benefit of Miss
Lottie Lynn, the little prima donna,
we are pleased to note was great
success financially and otherwise. The
evenings program was opened by an
overture-L -Lustspiel-by the orchestra,
which consisted of the following
persons: A. Zenier, piano; Lottie
Lynn, harp; Russ Lyon, cornet; Dean
Philleo, cornet; Rube Lyon, clarinet,
Frank Houston. violin; g. Scawa watsky,
bass viol; Fred Scawatsky, bass horn;
A. f. Bandeline, second violin. This
orchestra rendered three pieces during
the evening which were. highly ap-
plauded.
Miss Lottie's first appearance was in
vocal solo entitled Caprice Polka, !"
by Albites. Her sweet voice was
hailed with delight and each peace
rendered received hearty responce.
Little Eva Demarais in her innocense
and simplicity sang sweetly and WE'LL
She was hardly heard in the rear part
of the Opera House, but did exceed
ingly we'll for child of her age.
Piano duet-Overture to Bronze
Horse, by Mrs. MacKinnon and A
Zenier was accurately executed. The
piano used was not tuned up to concert
pitch and did not respond readily to the
touch A ecitation-An Apple-by
Miss Emma Miller was ably rendered
and heartily received. She sustai ned
her former reputation established in
this line.
Trio for cornet, clarinet and piano
Melodie-by Messrs. Russ and Rube
Lyon and A. Zenier was one Of the
best parts of the evenings entertain
ment.
Bell Solo-Air from Magic flute
and Bell Chorus (Chimes Of Norman.
dy) by Miss Ina Lynn was nicely
executed and showed skill and training.
1t was marked feature on the pro-
gram.
Alex Zenier who had the responsi-
bility of bringing this entertainment
to successful end, is entitled to
great credit. 1t was apparent that he
was at home in this line of work for
everything passed readily and efficient
ly. The entertainment netted Miss
Lottie $4,000.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-02-03

The pamphlet was printed by order
of the officer in charge of that branch,
and was intended only to contain the
proceedings of the board for 1856
thus finishing up the minutes as made
by Jones. Would the Reporter in its
infinite wisdom, direct otherwise !?
Would that paper also have the pro-
ceedings of the next meeting contained
in the book for 10S6-for at the next
meeting the work of 1886 must of
necessity be finished up? We pause
for reply.-Tribuae.
The object in having the proceedings
of the board published is to concen-
trate the bushes of years doing in a
small pamphlet for the convenience Of
the members. At least we take it for
granted that is one of the principal
reasons, The minutes of 1886 to
have complete record should not only
contain the minutes of 1886 but the
county Clerk and Treasures reports for
that year, as it not only completes the
CdIS DuSluCSS, Uut tuuS du ClGCblNo
term. The facts are, that our friend
Jones desired to give another job to
Eddie before retiring from Office, and
especially after that Resolution was
passed he thought probably, that he
had better let it before the resolution
was published We also take it for
granted that it was paid for out of the
contingent fund before the close of
1886, therefore the hurry in getting
1T out. The same work for 1883 con-
tains the reports, also the pamphlet of
1884 contains the proceedings Of 1884
and the reports that were given in
January 1885. Eddie its too thin,
you know why it was completed in
such rush, before w. I. Jones left
the Office Now isn't it a fact that
MIR. Jones told you that in case the
county did not allow your bill for
printing those pamphlets that he would
pay for them himself?
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-02-03
New Circuit.

"Among the many bills already in.
troduced in the Wisconsin Legislature
is one by assemblyman Cunningham Of
Chippewa, providing for the creation
OF new judicial circuit in Northern
Wisconsin. The object of the I. bill to
relieve Judge Webb and Judge Clough
from the press of business in their
circuit, which is overburdening the
calendars and delaying the disposition
of'busness to the great injury Of the
interests of clients and the public.
The bill provides the circuit shall be
composed of Polk, Sawyer, Barron,
Chippewa, Price and Taylor counties
Polk, Sawyer, Barron and Chippewa
counties are detached from Judge
Clough's circuit and Price and Taylor
from Judge Webb's circuit. The bill
provides that the act shall take effect
on the ist day of April, 1887, and
that the FIRST election for circuit judge
shall be held on the first Tuesday in
April, 1887. Mr.. Cunningham states
that there is strong feeling in his
locality asking for the creation Of a
new circuit. In Chippewa county all
legal business is greatly retarded, and
the jury business is delayed from one
to two years on the calendar. The
same is true to less extent in all of
the counties Of the proposed new
circuit, or in other counties of the
circuit from which they are detached. :"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-02-03

Mr.. Paul Kallmuk, who was clerk
for Mr. B. Silber in this city some
nine years ago. was in the city the
past week the guest of his old employ
err. Since he left here he has been
variously interested For while he
run tobacco store in Nebraska, which
he sold out in 1886. Since that time
he has been on the road for Louis
Stein &Co, of Chicago, dealers in
hats and caps, in which capacity be
visited this city. If we remember
rightly when here he was also deeply
interested in Miss Rickie Falk' well
tare and rumor had it shortly after he
left that some day he would return
after his lady love. For some reason
or other he never returned, and Miss
Rickie still continues to live In single
olessedness as of yore. His visit was
enjoyed by his old friends and his old
employer placed nice order with him
and he left the city with pleasant recol-
iections of his old tramping ground.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-02-03

The Farmer is we'll edited, we'll
printed, thoroughly practical newspa-
Per for farmers. Its general matter is
we'll selected; it contains an excellent
department for the family circle, and
counts among its contributors some of
the best writer's on agriculture and
kindred matters in the country. Prac-
tlcally it must be worth to every far.
mer many times its subscription price,
and every number contains much to
interest. instruct and amuse all men,
bers of the family. Sample copies of
The Farmer sent free for exa mination.
Subscription price is only $1.50 per
pear. Less than three cts. per copy.
No charge is made for copies of the
Farmer unless ordered by the recipient.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-02-03

Abbeys Double Mammoth Uncle
Toms Cabin Co. Of 26 artists will ap-
pear at Rink Opera House on Monday
evening Feb. 7th. Don't fail to see
the grand street parade Seats now on
sale at Post Office.
The house was not large enough to
hold the people that wanted to see
Uncle Toms Cabin last night. The
stage held all the advertised attractions,
Including the two Topsys, the two
Marks, the donkey, the bloodhounds
and the pony, besides the colored Jub-
lice singers. To judge the merit of
the performance by the appreciations
of the listeners it was a great success.
The members of the company were as
good as the play demanded. It is
useless to wonder why this old worn
out piece can continue to draw The
prospects are that it will be years be-
fore the public is relieved. IF no muee
have Uncle Tom Abbey's Company is
the most desirable as they present it in
such a manner as never before seen in
Utica Utica " y, Press.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-02-03
Masquerade Ball.

A large attendance was given the
masquerade ball at Garrison's hall last
Friday night. The hall was filled
beyond comfort. A lively time was
had by those who wereSin costume and
happiness seemed to prevail. The
lockers on were numerous and appar-
emily enjoyed the evenings entertain
ment better than those who took part
Several of the young men appeared in
ladies attire very we'll disguised, but on
account of large feet, big hands, &C.,
they were easily detected The Ly on s
band furnished the music wh ich is
always guarantee of its excellence.
The receipts were large and therefore
satisfactory. 1t is rumored that
another one will be given the l4th of
February.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-02-03

Mr. Frank Steel, of Appleton, and
Mr.. Whiting, of Neenah. were iu this
city the past week. comforting with
members of the Centralia Pulp and
Water power company in reference to
placing pulp and paper mill on the
Hurleyville sight Mr. j. D. Witter as a
member of that company gave these
parties all the encouragement possible
showed himself willing to donate his
stock toward any defnate project in
this line. What. if anything, will de-
velope from this visit, the future will
tell.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-02-03
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Foreclosure sale

ore clio sure sale,
STATE OF WISCONSIN IN CIRCUIT
COURT WOOD COUNTY.
G. A. Townsend Plaintiff.
Against
Johsna Dolap, John Dolan, Chas. Witt and
I'll. I'll. Com MISUNDERSTANDING.
Judgement entered and doeketed Dec. 22d.
1885, due at that date s262.0S Pursuant to and
by virtue of the judgement and decree Of fore
closure of said Circuit Court made entered
and docketed in the above entitled action on
the 23rd day of Dec. 1885 the defendants having
failed to pay the amount due. / will offer for
sale and sell at public yendue to the highest
bidder for cash, at the front or north door. of
the Court House in the City of Grand Rapids
N said Wood County, Wis; on Saturday the
following described lands and premises being
the mort gagged premises described in and
effected by said judgement and decree. to-wit:
The northeast quarter of the north east quar-
ter of sectionfNo O. thirty-two (32) and the north
west quarter of the northwest quarter of
section thirty-three CS3) in Township No.
twenty-three (2S) north of Range No. five
% east the same lying and being in the town of
Sigel in Wood County. Wisconsin.
Dated the 9th day of Dec. 1886.
I. T. TORRANCE,
NJ =
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-02-03
Foreclosure sale.

For sale.
STATE OF WISCONSIN IN CIRCUIT
COURT, WOOD COUNTY.
D. c. 1ownsend,--Plaintif.
Agains.
+, W. Hammond and Lydia Hammond his
wife Geo., .,Hiles, l.. Ward and W IN. Almond,
Judgement entered and doeketed Dec. 24tn
1885 due at that date S231.88. Pursuant to and
by virtue of the judgement and decree of
foreclosure of said Circuit Court made entered
and docketed in the above entitled action the
oath day of Dec. 1885 the defendants having
failed to pay the amount due. L will offer foi
sale and sell at public vendue to the highest
bidder for cash, at the trent or north door of
the Court House In the City of Grand Rapids
in said Wood County. Wis, on Saturday the
18th day of Feb 1887 at 10 ocloc K A. VI. the
described lands and premises being
the mortgaged premises described in and
effected by said Judgment, to-wit:
The north -east quarter Of The south-w est
quarter of section twentytbree (23) In Township
twenty-t hree (23l north of Range three 90 east.
the same being and lying in the Town of Wood,
in Wood County, Wisconsin.
Dated the 9th day of Dec. 1885,
/. T. FORNANCE,
~ r.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-02-03

We are in receipt of the messenger
weekly paper published at St.
Andrews, Florada, by J. Fl. Hamilton
a former resident of this city. We
wish the publisher and his new venture
SUCCESS
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-02-03

For SALE Lots 5 and 6 in block
5 in the second ward OF the city of
Grand Rapids for the sum $125..
For particulars enquire at this Office
of A. l.. Fontaine.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-02-03

We have it on good authority that
Mr.. Campbell Of the Green Bay
road stated that they were going to put
in side track to the Pioneer Wood
Pulp Co.. and Grand Rapids FIGURING
Mills the coming season. We hope
this is true.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-02-03

Messrs Daniel and Edmond Arpin
left Tuesday evening for Madison to
take part in the Tommahawk Boom
Co. fight. Their interests lie with
the railroad company.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-02-03

A new paper has been started at
Eagle River, Oneida county, by Mr.
p. O'Brien. A copy was received at
this office this week. Its six column
folio well printed and newsy little
sheet.